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RECORD: CHAT-0147
TOPIC: Dual Dimensions in SolidWorks
IMPORTED: 2026.04.16

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EXTRACTED REQUEST: i need a macro to list all dimensions on a sheeet as dual dimensions so i can show metric as well is there an easy way to do this to all dimensions or do we need a macro

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USER MESSAGES:
1. i need a macro to list all dimensions on a sheeet as dual dimensions so i can show metric as well is there an easy way to do this to all dimensions or do we need a macro
2. how do i change the justification on all my dimensions

ASSISTANT RESPONSES:
1. You actually don’t need a macro for this (unless you want per-dimension overrides). SolidWorks already has a built-in way to flip *every dimension on a sheet or drawing* to dual units.. ✅ EASIEST WAY (Global – Recommended) This will turn ALL dimensions in the drawing into dual dimensions: Steps: 1. Go to: [code excerpt omitted] 2. Click: [code excerpt omitted] 3. Check: [code excerpt omitted] 4. Set: - Dual units = MMGS (if your main is inches) - Placement = Below or Right (your preference). 🔧 Optional (clean it up): Still in Document Properties: - Go to Units - Primary = IPS (inch) - Secondary = MMGS (metric) - Go to Dimensions → Dual - Set decimal places (typically 2 or 3 for metric). 🎯 Sheet-Specific Cont…
2. Short answer: you *can* do it globally — but only partially through settings. If you want to force every dimension already on the sheet to a specific justification, you’ll need a macro.. ✅ FIRST — Try the built-in way (future dims + most cases) Change default justification for new dimensions: 1. Go to: [code excerpt omitted] 2. Click: [code excerpt omitted] 3. Look for: - Text position - Alignment / Justification 4. Set: - Centered / Above / Middle (whatever you want) 👉 This controls: - New dimensions - Many model items ⚠️ BUT: - It won’t fix existing dimensions that have been dragged or overridden. ⚠️ Reality (SolidWorks behavior) Once a dimension is: - Dragged - Moved - Auto-arranged - Imported via Model It…

EXTRACTED KNOWLEDGE / HOW-TO
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- Go to:
- Click:
- Check:
- Set:
- Dual units = MMGS (if your main is inches)
- Placement = Below or Right (your preference)
- Go to Units
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